Month: March 2015

  • How to Clean Your Car Air Filter

    How to Clean Your Car Air Filter

    A dirty car air filter is like having no car air filter. Learn about washing and vacuuming car air filters, and the 4 main filter types. Most people know that they need to replace their car air filter at specific intervals (usually every 15,000 miles). The build up in the filter that causes it to…

  • How to Clean the Inside of a Car Windshield

    How to Clean the Inside of a Car Windshield

    Dirty windshields are not just ugly; they are also a driving safety hazard. It’s easy to remember to clean the outside of the windshield, and of course windshield wiper fluid takes care of the outer windshield between more thorough cleanings. The inside of the windshield is a whole different story, however, and drivers often forget…

  • How to Clean Frosted Headlights

    How to Clean Frosted Headlights

    Headlights on most modern vehicles are made of polycarbonate plastic, which is much more resistant to rock chips and cracks than glass headlights. The problem is that after a few years of being exposed to UV rays and other environmental elements, the outer surface becomes frosted, which blocks the light emitted by the headlight, making…

  • How to Clean Car Windshield

    How to Clean Car Windshield

    You’ve cleaned and polished the exterior to a beautiful, see-your-face luster, vacuumed and dusted the inside, but not knowing how to clean car windshield wipers and the windshield itself keeps your vehicle from being the perfect vision of cleanliness. Why is it so hard to get the windshields of a car clean? It isn’t because…

  • How to clean and test car oxygen sensors

    How to clean and test car oxygen sensors

    ar oxygen sensors help maintain optimum engine performance and lower a vehicle’s smoke emissions. It is a lesser known part with great impact on a car’s running. Regular usage results in things like coolant and oil settling in the sensor and clogging it up. A clogged sensor will send the fuel injection computer improper voltage…

  • How to clean and protect your cars glass and windshield to the fullest

    How to clean and protect your cars glass and windshield to the fullest

    Car glass To me one of the most important things is keeping my car clean. And with that one of the hardest things to keep clean is the glass. Because you need it to see clearly this can usually pose a threat and be hard to take care of. In this guide I will show…

  • How to Clean Alloy Wheels

    How to Clean Alloy Wheels

    Keeping alloy wheels clean can prevent corrosion. While using soap and water to clean alloy wheels is sufficient, they will shine when you use solutions and cleaning methods created specifically for alloy products. Use these tips to clean alloy wheels and ensure they look their best for years. 1. Rinse the wheels to remove dirt…

  • How to Clean a Grease Trap

    How to Clean a Grease Trap

    Grease traps are designed to do just what the name implies, which is to trap fatty oils, greases, and sludge, and to separate the oils from water. The substances pass through a catching system, which gives them time to cool off and solidify, and the water passes through the drain as normal. This system must…

  • How to Clean a Car Oxygen Sensor

    How to Clean a Car Oxygen Sensor

    A vehicle’s oxygen sensor is a critical part of the exhaust system and when it is dirty it can reduce fuel efficiency and increase the output of harmful emissions. Regular usage results in things like coolant and oil settling in the sensor and clogging it up. Regular cleaning of the sensor ensures optimal operation and…

  • How to Clean a Car Ceiling

    How to Clean a Car Ceiling

    Your car’s ceiling, also known as the headliner, can become dirty over a period of time as a result of our hands, hair, skin, and other objects coming into contact with the ceiling. Since the fabric of your car’s ceiling is glued to the roof, you should be sure to use safe cleaning methods and…